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U.S. rates of breast cancer mortality have fallen, though racial disparities persist, new American Cancer Society report finds

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U.S. rates of breast cancer mortality have fallen, though racial disparities persist, new American Cancer Society report finds

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The mortality rate of breast cancer in the U.S. has fallen by 43 percent in the past 30 years. However, Black women are facing higher mortality rates due to disparities in healthcare.

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